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Ever feel like the law is stacked against you? It probably is. Broken Law speaks truth to power in discussing how our laws and legal system serve the few at the expense of the many. This is where law meets real life. Hosted by the staff of the American Constitution Society, we reckon with the origins of our legal system, interview people on the frontlines of the progressive legal movement, and cha... more

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In the midst of an all-out assault on the rule of law, many are seeking opportunities to get involved in their communities to fight for our democracy.  We've heard from members of our network who are interested in running for office or are considerin... more

After a very active summer on the emergency docket, the Supreme Court is set to begin a new term.  Christopher Wright Durocher and Taonga Leslie join Lindsay Langholz to break down several important cases on the Court's merits docket, including those... more

This week on Broken Law, we are circling back on stories we've previously covered, providing updates you may have missed before we head into a new SCOTUS term and a new academic year.  Lindsay Langholz and Christopher Wright Durocher bring you the la... more

The Trump administration has sought to advance its extreme and often unlawful agenda through the strategic use and abuse of the law and legal system, including Executive Orders targeting law firms and litigation and misconduct complaints against dist... more

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Rebecca Dussich
State Director of the Buckeye Justice Forum, a project of Lead Ohio
Lead Ohio
Episode: Episode 185: So You're Thinking of Running for Office...
Mark Lemley
William H. Neukom Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and partner at Lex Lumina
Stanford Law School
Episode: Episode 182: Waging Lawfare Against Democracy
Jennifer Oliva
Professor of Law and Val Nolan Faculty Fellow at Maurer School of Law
Indiana University Bloomington
Episode: Episode 181: AI and Health Equity
Michael Li
Senior Counsel in the Brennan Center's Democracy Program
Brennan Center for Justice
Episode: Episode 180: The Voting Rights Act at 60
Peter Shane
Distinguished Scholar in Residence at NYU Law
NYU Law
Episode: Episode 176: Checks and Balances Upside Down
Andrew Manuel Crespo
Professor at Harvard Law and General Counsel for Harvard University’s chapter of the American Association for University Professors
Harvard University
Episode: Episode 175: Defending Academic Freedom
Mary Ziegler
Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law at UC Davis School of Law and expert on the law, history, and politics of reproduction, healthcare, and conservatism from 1945 to present.
UC Davis School of Law
Episode: Episode 174: The New Civil War Over Reproduction
Hirsh Joshi
Attorney and commentator on public religious exemptions
Freedom From Religion Foundation
Episode: Episode 170: Public Policy and Religious Exemptions Collide Again, and Again, at SCOTUS
Ana Raquel Minian
Associate Professor in the Department of History at Stanford, specializing in Latinx history and immigration.
Stanford University
Episode: Episode 168: Confronting the War on Immigrants

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Christopher Wright Durocher
Vice President of Policy and Program at ACS and host.
Taonga Leslie
Director of Policy and Program for Racial Justice.
Lindsay Langholz
Senior Director of Policy and Program.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
  • Host Valerie Nannery

    The host Valerie Nannery is great! Excellent interview style; easy going and incisive.

    Put her on more, please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chuchazo
    United Statesa year ago
  • 5.16.23

    Excellent show about the shadow docket. I need to send this epi to my state reps. Your guest, Stephen Vladeck, was full of info. and I have added his book to my list. thank you for this enlightening podcast epi.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    midwestBlue
    United States2 years ago
  • Far-left ridiculous agit-prop

    If you can take these people seriously you need to go touch grass, they have a fatal case of progressive Commie brain worms

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    VietSchlong
    United States3 years ago
  • Please cut the sarcasm

    Great content and merit, very informative. But please cut the sarcasm; it’s a bad process. There’s so much of it that it significantly detracts from the power of you arguments.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    We're All Just Leaves
    United States3 years ago
  • Jenny Ma is a great guest!

    Great episode recapping the Dobbs decision. The podcast is one of my go-tos for getting info on the courts. The hosts are great at keeping things flowing with thoughtful discussions and analysis

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kalfisher
    United States3 years ago

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Episode 185: So You're Thinking of Running for Office...
Q: What first steps might you suggest to them?
Get clear on your network of support and make sure to show up at community meetings.
Episode 185: So You're Thinking of Running for Office...
Q: What advice might you give to keep them at least in the interested phase?
Continually ask yourself why you want to run and the difference you want to make.
Episode 184: On the Merits - A Preview of the 2025-2026 SCOTUS Term
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about the Childs case?
The Childs case is a First Amendment challenge to a Colorado state law banning conversion therapy for minors, which the petitioner claims infringes on her freedom of speech.
Episode 181: AI and Health Equity
Q: What steps could be taken to prevent these kinds of abuses of AI in healthcare?
Implementing regulations that ensure AI technologies are accurate, fair, and do not harm human health, potentially through external validation processes.
Episode 181: AI and Health Equity
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the AI being used in health insurance coverage decisions?
AI is employed by insurers to make determinations about treatment approvals, often leading to significant consequences for patient access to care.

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Offering critical insights into the intersection of law and real-life experiences, a series highlights how existing laws often favor a select few at the expense of broader society. With a focus on progressive legal movements, episodes feature in-depth discussions about the origins and implications of the legal system, often citing contemporary social issues. Engaging interviews with activists, legal experts, and scholars reveal the ongoing struggles for reform, as they advocate for a more equitable legal framework that serves the public's needs and restores democratic legitimacy.

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